Department of Women's Mental Health Services

This subspecialty department delivers specialized care to women coping with mental, behavioral and emotional difficulties.

About

Program Overview

Our multifaceted team of psychiatrists, therapists and behavioral specialists assists women coping with mental, behavioral and emotional difficulties.

Virginia Tech Carilion Partnership

The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM) formed out of an innovative public-private partnership with Virginia Tech. Together, we are working to transform mental health care by educating the physician leaders of tomorrow. VTCSOM uses a patient-centered curriculum designed to develop physicians who can take research from the lab to patient treatment. Students learn, train and work side by side with Carilion’s highly experienced psychiatry staff.

Mission, Goals and Strengths

Our mission is to improve the mental and physical health of our communities, and to become an internationally recognized pioneer of clinical excellence through the dedicated integration of education, discovery and recovery. The Division of Women's Mental Health Services will provide state-of-the-art care and expertise for patients coping with mental illness.

Message from Leadership

Welcome and thank you for your interest in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine's division of Women's Mental Health services. We are grateful that Carilion Clinic’s community has trusted us with the care of their families. We strive to care for every patient in our community with kindness and excellence. Patient care is always our first priority.

Women's Mental Health care is collaborative patient care across multiple primary care specialties, including OB/GYN, pediatrics, family and internal medicine. We work to ensure up-to-date and ongoing care for patients in the rapidly changing field of women's mental health. Moving forward, we will continue to support Carilion's mission of improving the health of the communities we serve.

Explore our website to learn about our many offerings and opportunities in patient care, education and research.

Jennifer Wells, MD - Curriculum Vitae

"I specialize in providing comprehensive, compassionate and evidence-based mental health care designed exclusively for women."

Jennifer Wells, MD

Jennifer Wells, M.D., director, Women's Mental Health

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Department specs

Services

  • Contraception Counseling
  • Outpatient psychotherapy and counseling services
  • Perinatal Psychiatry
  • Care Coordination
  • Addiction Treatment
  • Peer Recovery Support

Clinical Interests

  • Psychological Evaluations
  • Medication Therapy
  • Chemical Substance Use
  • Peer Recovery Support
  • Community Resources
  • Women's Mental Health

Conditions Treated

  • Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
  • Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
  • PTSD and Domestic Violence Support
  • Eating Disorder
  • Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs)
  • Breastfeeding and Psychiatric Medications
  • Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders
  • Fertility and Mental Health
  • Menopausal Symptoms
  • Substance Use Disorders (addiction)

Specialties within Department

  • Inpatient psychotherapy and counseling services
  • ED Bridge to Treatment Program
  • Collaborative care

Areas We Serve

  • Roanoke Valley
  • New River Valley

Education

Overview

Residency and fellowship trainees at Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM) receive a superior education. Our network of hospitals, along with our primary and specialty physician practices, provides ample opportunities to gain hands-on clinical experience in an academic setting. Learn more about our Graduate Medical Education programs.